In Chapter 8 you were introduced to the water-soluble vitamins, including vitamin C, the eight B vitamins, and the vitaminlike nutrient choline. Like the fat-soluble vitamins, these nutrients are organic and needed in very small amounts. Which of the following are properties of water-soluble vitamins?
A. Absorbed from the small intestine directly to the blood
B. Function as coenzymes - necessary for specific enzyme function
C. Not stored in large amounts in tissues so need to be consumed consistently
D. Toxicities are common
E. Highly stable during cooking and food storage
F. Excess is typically eliminated in the urine